2026 Race Info
Sekani Trail Run is October 4th in Minnehaha Park
The Sekani Trail Run is a 5k/10k adventure run, hike, or walk through Spokane’s beautiful Minnehaha Park and the 125-acre natural area of Camp Sekani Park – plus a free Kids’ 1k!
Race Start Times:
- Kids’ 1k – 9:30 am
- 10k – 10:00 am
- 5k – 10:15 am
Expect 100% dirt trails, ~1,000 feet of elevation gain on the 10k, and sweeping views of the Spokane River and city skyline as you cross over Beacon Hill.
Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or lacing up for your first dirt run, this event is for you.
The Sekani Trail Run is 100% volunteer organized and all proceeds benefit Franklin Elementary’s APPLE Program!
Register on Active.com
Be sure to register early for the best price and for the commemorative finisher t-shirt!
Race Fees
Now until September 12
5k $35.00
10k $40.00
Kids’ 1k Free
Kids up to 12 years old. Kids must still register.
September 13 to Race Day
5k $40.00
10k $50.00
Kids’ 1k Free
Kids up to 12 years old. Kids must still register.
Race day registration is subject to availability.
Course Maps
Sekani-ish 5k Course
The 5k course starts in the beautiful Minnehaha Park and then takes you up to nearly the top of “Esmerelda Trail” until the aid station. Then you will run back down “Yard Sale” until it reconnects to “Esmerelda Trail,” which you will take all the way back to the start/finish! The course will be well marked.
There is roughly 500 feet elevation gain on the 5k course.
Sekani-ish 10k Course
The 10k course is more challenging. This course also starts in the beautiful Minnehaha Park and then takes you up to nearly the top of “Esmerelda Trail” until the aid station. You will then connect to the “Wiggler” trail; which will take you to “Covid Quarantine.” Then briefly on to “Disorderly Conduct” followed by “The Yard.” At the end of “The Yard,” you will see a sharp hairpin turn as you connect with “Upchuck” for the second half of the course. From “Upchuck” you will connect with “Will’s Traverse” for some of our favorite single track of the course. From “Will’s” Traverse” you will hop onto “Airport Escalator” as you head up Beacon Hill, then back onto “Upchuck” for the last switchback climb to the top. From the top of Beacon Hill you will connect with the very top portion of “Esmerelda Trail” for a few quick switchbacks down to the aid station. Then you will run down “Yard Sale” until it reconnects to “Esmerelda Trail,” which you will take all the way back to the start/finish! The course will be well marked.
There is roughly 1,000 feet elevation gain on the 10k course.
Aid Stations
5k: There will be one aid/water station on the 5k course. The aid/water station is located at the turn around point, just over halfway through the course.
10k: There is one aid/water station on the 10k course, but you will pass it twice. The 10k course is shaped like a figure 8 or a bow. Due to the shape of the 10k course, the aid/water station is ideally located in the center of the figure 8 (or bow). You will pass it first at roughly mile 1.5, and again at around mile 4.5.
Please help us keep this amazing park clean by depositing all garbage (including cups, gel and energy bar wrappers, etc.) in the provided receptacles.
Shirts
Shirts are included with registration through Active.com, as long as you register before the shirt cut-off date of September 10th.
Medals
Medals will be awarded to the top three males and females in both the 5k and 10k divisions.
Packet Pickup
Friday 10/2 4-7pm
Saturday 10/3 TBD
Fleet Feet
1315 W Summit Pkwy Spokane, Wa
Cancellation
In the event of unavoidable external factors that make the event impossible or unsafe to put on, such as Acts of God, COVID restrictions or park closure, etc., entries are non-refundable.